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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.34, 1,024.20 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.34, 1,024.20 and 272.22 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.34 : 1,024.20 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.34/1,024.20 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.34x = 1,024.20 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.34x = 278,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,807.72/683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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